Exhaust and emissions · Ford Fiesta · City car

Ford Fiesta diesel particulate filter (DPF) cost

£455 – £1,085Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 3 hMain dealer £565 – £1,560Parts £370 – £830Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€400 – €900€95 – €255€495 – €1,155€595 – €1,570
Belgium€410 – €920€85 – €240€495 – €1,160€590 – €1,550
SwitzerlandCHF 540 – CHF 1,215CHF 155 – CHF 425CHF 695 – CHF 1,645CHF 835 – CHF 2,180
Germany€400 – €900€115 – €340€515 – €1,240€630 – €1,710
Austria€410 – €925€120 – €355€535 – €1,285€650 – €1,730
Spain€390 – €875€65 – €185€450 – €1,060€530 – €1,390
Italy€390 – €880€55 – €170€450 – €1,055€530 – €1,375
Portugal€390 – €875€50 – €140€440 – €1,015€515 – €1,350
Netherlands€410 – €920€105 – €300€515 – €1,215€620 – €1,620
United Kingdom£370 – £830£85 – £255£455 – £1,085£565 – £1,560

What changes the price

On the Ford Fiesta, access takes on average 5% less time than the average for its class (city car), where the range is £460 – £1,100.

Before replacing it, a professional DPF clean (€150 to €350) fixes many cases. A DPF that clogs quickly almost always has an upstream cause: EGR, injector, differential pressure sensor or too many short trips.

Ford Fiesta: other repairs

Oil and filter change£60 – £125Full manufacturer service£130 – £310Front brake pads£70 – £150Front brake discs and pads£135 – £285Rear brake pads£75 – £165Timing belt kit with water pump£255 – £660Timing chain kit£570 – £1,485Clutch kit£365 – £875Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£745 – £1,510Car battery£85 – £190Alternator£205 – £535Starter motor£165 – £490Front shock absorbers£180 – £400EGR valve£225 – £620Turbocharger£585 – £1,340Water pump£120 – £390Air conditioning regas£55 – £150Head gasket£510 – £1,395Diesel injector£195 – £535Catalytic converter£285 – £765Spark plugs£45 – £160

Frequently asked questions

How much does a diesel particulate filter (dpf) ford fiesta cost?

At an independent garage, expect £455 to £1,085, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £565 – £1,560.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Ford Fiesta: 1.5 – 3 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.